DIY trivet really rocks

This nature-inspired trivet is easy to make yourself.

This project is a part of Fresh's #50easyDIY series. See the first 25 easy DIY projects here and come back every weekday through Dec. 6 for a new one. Pin and Instagram your own DIY projects using #50easyDIY.

Today's DIY project was inspired by a trivet spotted on a retailer's website with a pricetag much higher than the $3 you'll spend on the supplies to make this version. Bring a functional little disc of nature to your kitchen with this rock trivet.

Here's what you need:

Wooden disc or other shape of your choosing (find in the woodworking section of a craft store)

Black paint and paintbrush

Multipurpose glue

Bag of rocks (find a variety of options at a craft store or dollar store)

STEP 1

Paint the wooden disc and let dry.

STEP 2

While hot glue seems like the easist option for applying the rocks, multipurpose glue is a safer option to avoid the glue loosening if you plan on using the trivet for hot pans straight out of the oven. Spread a generous amount of glue on a section of the wood.

STEP 3

Arrange the rocks as you see fit on the glue and continue to add glue and rocks over the entire piece of wood. Try to choose rocks with a consistent height so the surface of the trivet will be even.

STEP 4

Let the glue dry completely. This could take several days.

This project is a part of Fresh's #50easyDIY series. See the first 25 easy DIY projects here and come back every weekday through Dec. 6 for a new one. Pin and Instagram your own DIY projects using #50easyDIY.